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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P950

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Released September 2018
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Introduced January 2020
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P950 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX70 HS versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and P950 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was introduced 15 months before the P950 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX70 HS grades vs the P950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Nikon P950

 SX70 HS P950 
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Canon SX70 HS

 P950 SX70 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2020September 2018Fresher by 15 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Nikon P950

 SX70 HS P950 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS offers outside measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon P950 has specifications of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") along with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX70 HS versus Nikon P950 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX70 HS vs the P950.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and P950 is 63 and 52 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and P950.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older SX70 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon P950 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
57
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX70 HS
Street photography with Nikon P950
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (608g)
53
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography details
Nikon P950 Sports photography details
57
amazing zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
54
incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX70 HS
Travel photography with Nikon P950
64
has bluetooth
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
more heavy than competition (608g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
supports bluetooth
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
heavier than others in class (1,005 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX70 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon P950
58
has manual focus
decently wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
55
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P950 as a Vlogging camera
64
decently wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition (608 grams)
59
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (1,005g)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Nikon P950
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSNikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Nikon Coolpix P950
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-09-20 2020-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 90%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 300 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608 gr (1.34 lbs) 1005 gr (2.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 photographs 290 photographs
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $550 $797